First Nations peoples of Australia are among the world's oldest political designers. For them, Country isn't just a place to live, it's part of the network of relationships that shape responsibilities, behaviour and decision-making - a template for living together.First Nations social and political systems balance individual freedom with a strong sense of responsibility and connection to others. By placing relationships at the centre, these systems encourage ethical behaviour and c...

Hannah is a plump, re-headed pre-teen struggling with various elements of her life including the search for the perfect dog who will brighten her life . See how she learns one of life's most valuable lessons on a comically disastrous Christmas.

Step into the enchanting world of Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham, two visionary designers known for their English country house style, who are celebrated for their ‘future heritage’ approach to interiors.In this, their debut book, Salvesen and Graham invite you to explore the art of creating classically beautiful and thoughtfully curated living spaces that transcend trends and stand the test of time. Featuring a treasure trove of stunning images, they share invalu...

A Brookings Institution Press and Governance Institute publicationAs we approach the 30th anniversary of Earth Day (the first of its kind was April 1970), congressional debate about environmental protection often remains paralyzed and polarized. But across the country, environmental pragmatism is gaining ground. The Morning after Earth Day explores how policymakers, business executives, and citizen groups are fighting novel political battles and sometimes making peace with surprisi...

"365 bedtime stories" by Mary Graham Bonner is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.

A scheme of revenge, an impossible choice, and a brittle web of lies.In the shadow of World War II, Annalaura flees the security of her small-town life in New Jersey, to shield her family from the scandal of her rape and pregnancy. She forges a new identity, and disguises her secrets beneath the gritty pulse of New York City.Half a world away, her fiance, Eddie, battles through the merciless jungles of the Pacific Theatre, sustained by faith, and the hope of reuniting with ...

Mary Graham Bonner's writing style in "Daddy's Bedtime Bird Stories" is characterized by its warmth, whimsy, and educational value. Each story in the collection typically features a different bird as the protagonist, often anthropomorphized to make the narrative more engaging for young readers. The stories may include moral lessons, adventures, and factual details about the behavior and habitat of each bird.The book is structured to be read aloud to children at bedtime, making it a perfect...

Enter a world of imagination and enchantment with 365 Bedtime Stories. Share magical moments with your little ones as you embark on a year-long journey filled with charming tales, delightful characters, and valuable life lessons. Each bedtime story is a gateway to dreams and wonder, nurturing a love for storytelling and fostering sweet dreams.

This first biography of poet and writer Margaret Walker (1915-98) offers a comprehensive close reading of a pillar in American culture for a majority of the 20th century. Without defining herself as a radical or even a feminist, Walker followed the precepts of both. She promoted the idea of the artist of tradition and social change, a public intellectual and an institution builder. Among the first to recognize the impact of black women in literature, Walker became a chief architect of what...

In The Great Squirrel Burglar, authors Mary Ellen Graham Wehrli and J. Lawrence Graham present us with an engaging story and charming illustrations for children, parents, and grandparents that teach the importance of multigenerational relationships and the worthy (and delightful!) lessons we learn from family.Alongside the “squirrely” characters of Grandpa Earl—aka the legendary Great Squirrel Burglar—and his “grandkit” Jack Boy, children and their families will go on a de...

The Cambridge Companion to the African American Novel presents new essays covering the one hundred and fifty year history of the African American novel. Experts in the field from the US and Europe address some of the major issues in the genre: passing, the Protest novel, the Blues novel, and womanism among others. The essays are full of fresh insights for students into the symbolic, aesthetic, and political function of canonical and non-canonical fiction. Chapters examine works by Ralph El...

The first major twenty-first century history of four hundred years of black writing, The Cambridge History of African American Literature presents a comprehensive overview of the literary traditions, oral and print, of African-descended peoples in the United States. Expert contributors, drawn from the United States and beyond, emphasise the dual nature of each text discussed as a work of art created by an individual and as a response to unfolding events in American cultural, political, and...